A Bachelor of Science program for people who enjoy helping and working with others.

WE OFFER ...

a non-teaching bachelor of science degree in Educational Psychology, enriching courses in human growth and development, learning, measurement, personality theory, exceptional populations, research methods, general and social psychology, A curriculum that prepares you to work in a number of different positions within many helping professions.

CONSIDER US IF ...

you are a people person, but you do not want to be a teacher in K-12 settings,

you are interested in working with people of all ages,

you would like to work with individuals in challenging settings.

OUR GRADUATES ...

Work in a variety of settings including social service agencies, counseling centers, law enforcement, churches and church-related programs, management and sales, public relations, preschool education settings, military, and others.

Find employment working with diverse groups of individuals such as these examples: in group homes for the mentally retarded, inner-city youth projects, in rape crisis centers working with women of all ages, or in community counseling centers working with abused children.

Continue to graduate school or seminary for further training in such career fields as school or guidance counselors, community counselors, minister or church youth workers, student life director, rehabilitation counselors, educational psychologists, psychometrists, or school psychologists.

EACH EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY STUDENT . . .

Completes a 43-hour curriculum in educational psychology, plus, a concentration area that the student chooses which consists of a set of support courses that complement the major such as counselor education or family studies,

TO FIND OUT MORE, CONTACT . . .

Dr. David Morse, Coordinator, Programs in Educational Psychology, Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Special Education, 511D Allen Hall (by mail: P.O. Box 9727, Miss. State, MS 39762) (662) 325-3426 or 325-7098 email: dmorse@colled.msstate.edu or Department Head, Counseling, Educational Psychology and Special Education, 508 Allen Hall (by mail: P.O. Box 9727, Miss. State, MS 39762) (662) 325-3426

WHAT CAN I DO WITH A DEGREE IN EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY?

• MENTAL HEALTH SETTINGS
  • Case Worker
  • Geriatric Technician
  • Behavioral Technician
  • Program Assistant
• GROUP HOME SETTINGS
  • Resident Manager
  • Program Assistant
• PRIVATE MENTAL HEALTH SETTINGS
  • Psychiatric Assistant
  • Substance Abuse Counselor
• DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
  • Child Welfare Worker
  • Adult Services Worker
• FAMILY VIOLENCE PROGRAMS
  • Domestic Abuse/Crime Violence Aide
  • Shelter Counselor
  • Child Services Worker
• CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER
  • Family Support Worker
• PRISONS
  • Classification Specialist
  • Mental Health Technician
• NURSING HOMES
  • Activity Coordinator
  • Case Manager
• ADOLESCENT REHABILITATION PROGRAMS
  • Wilderness Counselor
  • Family Services Aide
• LOCAL GOVERNMENT
  • Recreation Assistants, Court Appointed Youth Court Positions
• PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Parent Educator
  • Family Programs Aide/Facilitator
  • Teen Pregnancy Counselor
  • Tutor
• Religious-Affiliated Settings
  • Youth Worker
  • Religion Education Coordinator
  • Pre-Seminary Intern